Dr Dana F Graichen, MD - Medicare Ophthalmology in Sanford, ME

Dr Dana F Graichen, MD is a medicare enrolled "Ophthalmology" physician in Sanford, Maine. He went to Tufts University School Of Medicine and graduated in 1983 and has 41 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Ophthalmology. His current practice location is 272 Cottage St, Sanford, Maine. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (207) 324-3380.

Dr Dana F Graichen is licensed to practice in Maine (license number 013866) and he also participates in the medicare program. He accepts medicare assignments (which means he accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance) and his NPI Number is 1831176312.

Contact Information

Dr Dana F Graichen, MD
272 Cottage St,
Sanford, ME 04073-1815
(207) 324-3380
(207) 636-5023

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Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Dana F Graichen
GenderMale
SpecialityOphthalmology
Experience41 Years
Location272 Cottage St, Sanford, Maine
Accepts Medicare AssignmentsYes. He accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.
  Medical Education and Training:
  • Dr Dana F Graichen attended and graduated from Tufts University School Of Medicine in 1983
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1831176312
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 12/27/2005
  • Last Update Date: 06/29/2020
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 9133156821
  • Enrollment ID: I20050725000725

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Dana F Graichen such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1831176312NPI-NPPES
30009239MedicaidNH
129040000MedicaidME

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207W00000XOphthalmology 9375 (New Hampshire)Secondary
207W00000XOphthalmology 013866 (Maine)Primary

Medicare Reassignments

Some practitioners may not bill the customers directly but medicare billing happens through clinics / group practice / hospitals where the provider works. Medicare reassignment of benefits is a mechanism by which practitioners allow third parties to bill and receive payment for medicare services performed by them. Dr Dana F Graichen allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameNortheast Retina Associates Pa
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1124005590
PECOS PAC ID: 9335179431
Enrollment ID: O20050818000365

Medicare Part D Prescriber Enrollment

Any physician or other eligible professional who prescribes Part D drugs must either enroll in the Medicare program or opt out in order to prescribe drugs to their patients with Part D prescription drug benefit plans. Dr Dana F Graichen is enrolled with medicare and thus, if eligible, can prescribe medicare part D drugs to patients with medicare part D benefits.

Mailing Address and Practice Location

Mailing AddressPractice Location Address
Dr Dana F Graichen, MD
272 Cottage St,
Sanford, ME 04073-1815

Ph: (207) 324-3380
Dr Dana F Graichen, MD
272 Cottage St,
Sanford, ME 04073-1815

Ph: (207) 324-3380

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Practice Location: 272 Cottage St, Sanford, ME 04073
Phone: 207-324-1110    Fax: 207-636-5023

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